scholarly journals Automated Feedback Is Nice and Human Presence Makes It Better: Teachers’ Perceptions of Feedback by Means of an E-Portfolio Enhanced with Learning Analytics

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 278
Author(s):  
Pihel Hunt ◽  
Äli Leijen ◽  
Marieke van der Schaaf
Keyword(s):  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Electronic Portfolio ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Automated Feedback ◽  
Development Course

While there is now extensive research on feedback in the context of higher education, including pre-service teacher education, little has been reported regarding the use of feedback from teachers to other teachers. Moreover, literature on the potential advantages that the use of technology, for example electronic portfolios and learning analytics, has in improving feedback in the in-service workplace practices, is also sparse. Therefore, the aim of this exploratory case study was to explore how in-service teachers perceived the peer feedback they received and provided through a web-based electronic portfolio during a professional development course carried out in their workplace. Questionnaire and interview data were collected from 38 teachers who received feedback through a learning analytics enhanced electronic portfolio and from 23 teachers who received feedback only by the electronic portfolio. Additionally, one individual and four focus group interviews were conducted with 15 teachers who were the feedback providers. Several common topics were identified in the interviews with the feedback receivers and providers, involving the benefits and challenges of human interaction and the flexibility of the feedback process that the electronic portfolio offered. The results also revealed better feedback experience within the group of teachers who received extra feedback by means of learning analytics. It is concluded that although an electronic portfolio provides a useful tool in terms of flexibility in the provision and receipt of feedback, the need for human interaction was acknowledged.

Researching English as a Medium of Instruction in University Lecturers' Teaching Methodology

2020 ◽  
pp. 205-231
Author(s):  
María del Carmen Méndez-García ◽  
Gloria Luque Agulló
Keyword(s):  
Linguistic Competence ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
University Lecturers ◽  
And Training

There has recently been an increase in English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in higher education (HE). The growth of EMI has led to a proliferation of descriptive research on teachers' linguistic competence, learners' and teachers' perceptions of and attitudes toward EMI, the methodology implemented in English as a medium of instruction, and the support and training provided to EMI teaching staff. However, to date, this rise in EMI has not been accompanied by a plethora of research on pedagogical and linguistic considerations. This chapter sheds light on some of these factors, with a focus on lecturers' teaching methodology. Focus group interviews and case study analyses were conducted involving EMI lecturers from a university in southern Spain. The data obtained in this study have been used to establish a pedagogical proposal for in-service EMI teacher training.

Electronic Portfolios in the Professional Development of Educators

2011 ◽  
pp. 429-444
Author(s):  
Greg Sherman ◽  
Al Byers
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Electronic Portfolio ◽  
Electronic Portfolios ◽  
Professional Organization ◽  
Learning Center ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Near Future

This chapter presents an overview of current electronic portfolio options available to practicing educators, emphasizing the different roles portfolios play within the professional development process. Available features within a variety of free and subscription web-based portfolio services are compared and the use of specific portfolio options within different professional development environments such as university graduate programs are profiled. Using a case study-like approach, the chapter details the use of the National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA) Learning Center, a collection of resources available to teachers that includes a web-based professional development plan and portfolio tool. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the different ways in which professional organization resources like the NSTA’s PD Plan and Portfolio Tool can be used in the near future to continually improve the professional practice of educators.

scholarly journals The Influence of Multimedia with Autistic Learners from the Teachers Perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Sarah Bakr Omar ◽  
Koo Ah Choo ◽  
Azman Bidin
Keyword(s):  
School Curriculum ◽  
Human Model ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching Philosophies ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Potential Impact

<p class="0abstract"><span lang="EN-US">The purpose of the study is to </span><span lang="EN-US">explore the perspective of teachers on the use of tablet-based applications with young autistic children through a qualitative case study approach.</span><span lang="EN-US"> Eight schoolteachers were interviewed for the study. This paper reports the findings of teachers’ perceptions towards the Autism Aid application with their learners, which has been designed based on their cognitive ability and school curriculum, e.g., self-management skills. The </span><span lang="EN-US">findings</span><span lang="EN-US"> showed that generalization based on the design of tablet applications used could be problematic due to the limited number of participants, as well as the potential impact of teaching philosophies and previous experiences. Second, the results have shown that motivation, the human-model, and the use of technology in the classroom affected children’s learning outcomes.</span></p>

Perceptions of Competencies Developed in an Active Learning Course Featuring the Design of Web-Based Instruction on Mathematics

2015 ◽  
pp. 380-394
Author(s):  
Hatice Sancar Tokmak ◽  
Lutfi Incikabi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Design Documents ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Based Instruction

This chapter presents a research study on mathematics education pre-service teachers' perceptions of competencies developed in an active learning course. During the course, the pre-service teachers designed web-based instruction (WBI) to teach mathematics to a targeted group of children. Data were collected through a demographic questionnaire, unstructured focus group interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and WBI design documents. WBI documents were analyzed according to Khan's (1997) identified components. The results of the study showed that, according to the mathematics education pre-service teachers, their internet search skills, content knowledge about distance education, web interface design skills, and technological knowledge increased or improved due to the WBI project. Moreover, participants observed how the constructivist philosophy did not apply to their designs. In addition, their designs were created from the perspectives of users rather than producers, as many components of WBI were not taken into account during or after the project.

Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of Technology Proficiencies and Motivation to Integrate Technology in School Curricula

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Laura Karl ◽  
Judith Orth ◽  
Kathleen Hargiss ◽  
Caroline Howard
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Integrate Technology

Despite the availability of technological resources, the number of teachers integrating and using technology innovatively in the classroom is unknown. This investigation explored teachers' perceptions of proficiency in the use of computer technology in the classroom. Self-determination theory assisted the examination of motivation as decisions are made to integrate technology into the classroom curriculum. A qualitative, multiple case study design was used to explore the views of 10 technology-using elementary teachers in the use of technology in the classroom. Using the constant comparative method, the results showed that teachers were found to be efficacious when incorporating technology into the curriculum and believed their actions could produce the desired results despite their technological skill level. Teachers were found to be self-determined and motivated to integrate technology; however, innovative practice was not evident while existing practice conformed to the instructional norms of the school. Recommendations for teacher professional development are included in this study.

scholarly journals Teachers’ perceptions toward TED-ED in Listening Class insight the Era of Disruptive Technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Candradewi Wahyu Anggraeni ◽  
Lilia Indriani
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
World Englishes ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching

<p align="center"><strong>Abstract </strong></p><p>In the era of disruptive technology in the educational aspect, the teachers need to pay attention to the use of technology in teaching and learning process.  Technology can be virtues or hurdles for the students and teachers. Therefore, the teachers must be wise in deciding the teaching strategies so that the use of technology in the classroom will be more effective and efficient. One of the examples of technology is the existence of a website or online media to support teaching and learning process. Regarding this phenomenon, this study is carried out to explore the teachers’ perceptions toward TED-ED in listening class insight the era of disruptive technology. The qualitative research method in the form of a case study is used to expose the teachers’ perceptions. The instrument of data collection is an open-ended interview. The findings show that there are two perspectives toward the use of TED-ED in Listening Class. The two perceptions reveal the benefits and drawbacks that cover the aspects of abundant resources, illustration, world Englishes, assignments, speed, and teacher’s role. This study has theoretical, pedagogical, and practical significances in the field of teaching Listening.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

A Case Study on Web-based Learning Environment Evaluation in Higher Education: Learner Perspectives in a Private University in Malaysia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-33
Author(s):  
Zarina Che Imbi ◽  
Tse-Kian Neo ◽  
Mai Neo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Private University ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Kirkpatrick’S Model

In the era of digital learning, multimedia-based classroom has been commonly used in higher education including Malaysian higher education institutions. A case study has been performed to evaluate web-based learning using Level 1 to 3 of Kirkpatrick's model in a multi-disciplinary course at Multimedia University, Malaysia. In this study, mixed method research was employed in which triangulation was performed from multiple sources of data collection to give deeper understanding. Students perceived that learning with multimedia was enjoyable. They were also motivated in learning and engaged through the use of web module as multimedia was perceived to motivate them and make learning fun. Students showed significant improvements in their knowledge based on the pre-test and post-test results on learning evaluation. Students were perceived to transfer the learning from web-based learning into the learning outcome. The systematic evaluation can provide the feedback that educators and institution as a whole need to improve the learning environment and programme quality. This study contributes to the research field by adding another perspective in evaluations of web-based learning. It also provides empirical evidence on student perspectives, learning and behaviour in a private university. It demonstrated that the Kirkpatrick's model is useful as an evaluation tool to be used in higher education.

Improvements in Web Based ERP Software Architecture as Implemented on the Cloud

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Shruti Makarand Kanade
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Software Architecture ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Erp Software

 Cloud computing is the buzz word in today’s Information Technology. It can be used in various fields like banking, health care and education. Some of its major advantages that is pay-per-use and scaling, can be profitably implemented in development of Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP. There are various challenges in implementing an ERP on the cloud. In this paper, we discuss some of them like ERP software architecture by considering a case study of a manufacturing company.

Patient and Provider Perspectives Regarding Criteria for Patient Prioritization in Rehabilitation Programs (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Déry ◽  
Angel Ruiz ◽  
François Routhier ◽  
Marie-Pierre Gagnon ◽  
André Côté ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Quebec City ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Patient Prioritization ◽  
Services Sociaux ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Patient And Provider Perspectives

BACKGROUND Queueing patients on waiting lists is a common practice to manage access to rehabilitation services. To increase fairness and equity in access, a strategy emerging from the literature is patient prioritization. The goal is for patients with the greatest needs to be treated first and for patient wait times to be determined objectively on the basis of explicit criteria. Selecting criteria, however, is a complex task because it is important to simultaneously consider the objectives of all stakeholders. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare service users’ and service providers’ perspectives regarding patient prioritization criteria in two rehabilitation programs. METHODS We conducted a multiple case study in two rehabilitation programs at the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale in Quebec City (Canada), i.e. a driving evaluation program (DEP) and a compression garment manufacturing program (CGMP). We sent a web-based survey asking two groups (patients and providers) of informed stakeholders to individually produce a set of criteria. We then conducted an inductive thematic analysis where each group’s individual answers were coded and combined in a single set of criteria. RESULTS Stakeholders from the DEP identified a total of 22 criteria to prioritize patients while those from the CGMP listed 27 criteria. Providers shared 76% of the criteria mentioned by patients. Some criteria, such as age, occupation, functional level, pain, absence of caregiver, and time since referral, were considered important by both stakeholders in both programs. CONCLUSIONS Patients and providers tended to have similar opinions about a majority of the criteria to prioritize patients in waitlists. Nonetheless, our study confirms that patients and providers base their choices on different types of knowledge and values, which explains some of the differences observed. Taking into consideration the opinions of all stakeholders concerning prioritization criteria is an important part of the decision-making process, based on a multiple constituency approach.

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